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Coldstream Hills Yarra Valley in Melbourne wine tours

Coldstream Hills Yarra Valley is a very popular winery in the region. The estate is included in their Melbourne wine tours by many reliable tours provided operators. Firstly, It is one of the most favorite wineries to visit for quite large public groups as well as for small private companies.

Coldstream Hills. Overview

Secondly, Coldstream Hills Winery collected its fist vintage in 1985. Since that time the company has established its reputation as winemaker of original high-quality outstanding wines. Especially well known in Yarra Valley for their Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Today Coldstream Hills Yarra Valley is one of leading Australia’s small wineries.

The main philosophy at Coldstream Hills Yarra Valley winery includes producing wines that “demonstrate the uniqueness and pedigree of the Yarra Valley”. To achieve the best results. Coldstream Hills winemakers are in constant dialogue with the vineyard team. Together they combine both traditional and modern approaches in the vineyard as well as in the wine making processes.

Coldstream Hills Yarra Valley – wine tasting

Coldstream Hills vineyards are on the natural steep amphitheater with the winery on top. They have become an icon of the Upper Yarra region. The Upper Yarra is 30 km upstream and at a higher altitude than the Lower Yarra (b/w the Warburton and Melba Highways including towns Healesville and Yarra Glen). The climate here is cooler. The area receives higher rainfall. The harvest commences 1-2 week later. The wines are more “elegant and finely structured”. As opposed to the more “robust or opulent” styles of the Lower Yarra.

Coldstream Hills in Melbourne wine tours. Cellar door

Wine tasting at Coldstream Hills opens 7 Days a week. In summer working hours are from 10:00 to 5:00. The winery is closed on Christmas Day. Opportunity to taste extensive Coldstream Hills selection of award winning Yarra Valley wines.